MITOSIS VERSUS MEIOSIS What are the differences and

MITOSIS VERSUS MEIOSIS: What are the differences and similarities that pit one type of cell reproduction against the other?

Comparing means… Definitions: � 1. to examine (two or more objects, ideas, people, etc. ) in order to note similarities and differences: Ex: to compare two pieces of cloth; to compare the governments of two nations. � 2. to consider or describe as similar; liken: Ex: � 3. Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Grammar. to form or display the degrees of comparison

Contrasting means… Definition: � To compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc. , of: Ex: � To Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks. form a contrast

Your Goal as the Writer: Write a 1 -page essay comparing and contrasting the two types of cell reproduction � Make sure that you talk about both mitosis and meiosis � Your rough draft should be hand-written and double-spaced � Your essay should be typed, single-spaced, and submitted (copied and pasted) into the Edmodo assignment window. � Use your vocabulary you have learned throughout the Cell, Mitosis and Meiosis units

Things you will need: Your class notes � Cells, Mitosis, Meiosis Planning Page (i. e. Venn Diagram) Rough Draft Final Draft Mitosis Article Meiosis Article

Planning Your Essay: Before you begin your rough draft, you must plan out what things you will compare and contrast about both mitosis and meiosis, using the 2 articles given to you along with your notes As a suggestion, using a Venn Diagram is a good way to set up for your essay � Example: MEIOSIS MITOSIS SAME

Writing Your Rough Draft: Once you have planned your Venn Diagram and after having read the 2 articles, you are ready to write your rough draft (in pencil) After writing your rough draft, find another student who is also finished and switch drafts with them to peer edit � Once you switch, you can make editing notes with a pen and then hand back paper to its owner

Making the Final Draft: Look over your first rough draft of your essay Ask yourself these questions: � Did I make sure to include everything from the prompt? � Did I rush in writing this? What can I add/take away? � Are there details in my essay that make my audience interested and excited to read it?

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